1. “Income Generation and Poverty Reduction for Development”
Training Course on
“Income Generation and Poverty Reduction for Development”
16 March to 10 April 2009
Organized by Mekong Institute in collaboration with Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency

2. Independent Organization Development Assistance
Mekong institute
Inter-Governmental
Organization
___________________
- Agreement signed
with Thai Government
recognizing
international status
Independent Organization
___________________
- MI Charter signed – MI
becomes a non-profit,
autonomous organization
- Shared GMS resource
- MI operates independently
of, but, with the continuing
support of Khon Kaen
University
Development Assistance
Project
___________________
- NZAID and Thai Gov’t
establish MI for the 6
countries of the GMS
- Institute part of Khon
Kaen University
1996
2003
2007

4. Facilitate Policy Dialogue
Goals
Develop Capacity for Regional Cooperation
Conduct high quality and relevant capacity building programs for senior and middle level officials of government agencies, private enterprises and civil society who are involved in regional development, cooperation and integration
Carry out
GMS focused research
Facilitate Policy Dialogue

5. MI Journal and Policy Briefs
Review of Development and Cooperation (RDC): refereed journal published once a year and independently supported by and international editorial board
Research Working Paper
Policy Briefs and Policy Dialogue Proceedings
Working Paper Series
Contact:
Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia (TESS)
Research Manager, R&D Department

6. Course Information

7. Course Information
Course Title: Income Generation and Poverty Reduction for Development
Program: Annual International Training Course, Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency
Duration: 16 March to 10 April 2009

8. Participants
Total 28 participants from 14 countries from Africa, Southwest/South/Southeast Asia

9. Countries

10. Resource Persons Dr Suchat Katima, Director, MI
Ms Sanda Thant, Program Manager, MI
Ms Maria Theresa S. Medialdia, Research Manager, MI
Mr Marat Yu, Program Specialist, MI
Ms Deborah Ling, M&E Officer, MI
Assoc Prof Buapun Promphakping, Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University
Dr Krailert Taweekul, Deputy Director, Office of International Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University
Mr Montree Boonpanit, Director, Northeastern Economic and Social Development Office, Khon Kaen
Mr Amphol Unves, Team Manager, Office of Capacity Building
Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Bangkok
Dr Blesilda Calub, Lecturer/ Researcher, University of the PhilippinesLos Banos College

11. MI Facilities

12. Facilitators Ms Sanda Thant Ms Jutamas Thongcharoen (Nue)
Ms Liuyi Huang
Ms Chuleewan Praneetham (Nung Ning)

13. MI’s Facilities
Breakfast and lunch at MI canteen, and coffee breaks weekdays during the course
Common rooms (2nd and 3rd floor)
Printing service
MI Learning Resource Center (7 am – 10 pm)
Course CD

14. MI Internet Service Intranet http://10.118.1.253 Wireless Internet
Internet card is attached in key cover which provided when check in
Intranet

15. Reception
International Call: Outgoing Calling Card: available at (100 and 300 THB)
Postal service, Fax
Bank services – pls inform 1 day in advance
IT assistance request form

16. Sports and exercise Within MI: Table tennis, badminton
Nearby MI: Aerobic, swimming pools, Tennis, Jogging
Pls contact Reception

17. Dinner
Student Complex
Night Market

18. Social Activities Welcome reception (16 Mar)
Weekend trip (21 Mar and 4 Apr)
Shopping trip (17, 20, 25 Mar, 2, 9 Apr)
Farewell party (10 Apr)

19. Getting around KKU and to downtown area
Easy way to go around KKU and to downtown
Price is 8 B – KKU, downtown is 10 B
Keep MI address card along
Blue Bus # Red Bus #16

20. Getting around KKU and to downtown area
Taxi service “AVIS”
Alternatively, a taxi service in Khon Kaen is called “Tuk Tuk”
Price: negotiable based on time and distance

21. MI Facilitators and Contacts
Sanda ( )
Nue (Jutamas) ( )
Liuyi ( )
Chuleewan ( )
MI Duty Officer (24 hrs) ( )

22. THANK YOU!